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Reading to repair: Inspiring the Next Generation with SCWBI and Will Sliney

Sunday 17 August 18:15 - 19:15

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How can children’s books help repair a troubled world and support young minds in the process? Join Will Sliney, Marvel artist and creator of Sky Arts’ Draw with Will, for a powerful conversation on how storytelling and illustration can inspire empathy……

Kerri Andrews & Roger Clough: Walking for Life

Monday 18 August 10:15 - 11:15

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Writers Roger Clough and Kerri Andrews are both walkers and both at a crossroad. Clough's Oldenland interrogates how we learn to be old, while Andrews' Pathfinding brings mothers in the outdoors to the fore…

Marianne Brown & Joni Buchanan: No Woman is an Island

Monday 18 August 10:30 - 11:30

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Dive into history, the environment, and the Scottish Isles in this conversation with environmental journalist Marianne Brown and Gaelic Literature Awards-shortlisted Joni Buchanan…

Anna Groundwater: Finding Scotland’s Place in World History

Monday 18 August 11:00 - 12:00

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Though small in landmass, Scotland and her people have had a mighty impact on the world over many centuries. In Connecting Scotland's History, Anna Groundwater demonstrates the richness, depth, and diversity of Scotland's story…

Adam Alexander, Andy Hamilton & Mo Wilde: Wild Solutions

Monday 18 August 11:30 - 12:30

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Adam Alexander, Andy Hamilton & Mo Wilde: Wild Solutions

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From foraging to seed saving, and the joy of rediscovering nature, Adam Alexander, Andy Hamilton, and Mo Wilde offer practical wisdom and philosophical insights. Join them for a wide-ranging discussion about how cultivating a deeper connection with…

The Front List: Ally McCoist

Monday 18 August 13:30 - 14:30

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The Front List: Anne Applebaum & Edward Wong Sun 17 Aug 13:30 - 14:30

Nicholas P Money & Siôn Parkinson: The Possibilities of Mushrooms

Monday 18 August 15:00 - 16:00

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Mushrooms can be misunderstood, even feared, so when Margaret Atwood said at last year's Festival, 'mushrooms are going to be big in the future', we knew we needed to go deeper. They're used as food, building material, positive environmental disrupters……

Boro Inspired Slow Stitching Workshop

Suitable for age 12 - 14

Monday 18 August 15:30 - 17:30

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Pop in and Play with Edinburgh for Under Fives All ages Tue 19 Aug 10:00 - 11:00

Kirstin Anderson & Lady Unchained: Unlocking the Arts

Monday 18 August 15:45 - 16:45

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Cultural experiences are a proven springboard for positive change and rehabilitation in the criminal justice system. Yet, despite numerous interventions over the last 50 years, arts provision in UK prisons remains inconsistent. Join Dr Kirstin Anderson…